The NZ Property Market Podcast

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on investor trends, the role of first home buyers, and the impact of economic policies. They analyse recent data, including the rise of multiple property owners and the record share of sales to first home buyers in September. The conversation also touches on the implications of monetary policy changes and the outlook for the housing market moving forward.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent 50 basis point cut to the OCR, exploring its implications for the New Zealand economy. They delve into the concept of spare capacity, its effects on inflation, and the housing market's future. The conversation highlights the importance of consumer confidence and economic indicators in shaping monetary policy decisions, ultimately painting a picture of cautious optimism for economic recovery.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent trends in the property market, including a slight increase in home values for the first time in six months. They analyse the Reserve Bank's lending data, economic indicators, and the implications for the Official Cash Rate (OCR). The conversation also touches on attracting first home buyers from Australia following a listener question.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the property market, including the recent Mapping the Market data release, lending statistics, and the implications of a new Reserve Bank Governor. They explore the current state of house prices, the impact of lending practices on first home buyers, and the anticipated changes in monetary policy under the new governor. Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent GDP contraction of 0.9% in Q2, its implications for monetary policy, and the potential for interest rate cuts. They explore the current state of the property market (courtesy of the latest monthly chart pack), including mortgage lending dynamics and buyer behaviour, while emphasising the need for collaboration between monetary and fiscal policies to stimulate economic growth.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent trends in the property market, focusing on the balance between population growth and housing supply. They analyse data from 2019 to 2024, highlighting how different regions have experienced varying levels of demand and supply. The conversation also touches on the complexities of housing demand, the impact of net migration, and the current state of retail spending as an economic indicator. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the nuances behind housing data and the need for ongoing construction to meet future population growth. Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Nick Goodall interviews Geoff Christopher, co-founder of Afterburner, an AI-driven automation platform designed to enhance productivity for financial advisors. They discuss Geoff's background, the origin of Afterburner, and how it addresses common pain points in the mortgage application process. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on job security, the importance of partnerships, and how Afterburner differentiates itself from larger corporate tech solutions. Geoff emphasizes the potential for increased productivity and improved client interactions through automation, while also addressing concerns about data privacy and security.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on the Cotality Home Value Index for August. They analyse trends in property values, particularly in Auckland, and compare the New Zealand market to Australia. The conversation also covers the impact of economic factors on property prices, recent mortgage lending trends, and the implications of the relaxation of the foreign buyer ban. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion about the epic test match over the weekend between the All Blacks and Springboks at Eden Park.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest affordability report, highlighting improvements in housing affordability due to plateauing house prices and falling interest rates. They explore regional differences in affordability, the economic context affecting the property market, and trends in lending, particularly among first home buyers. The conversation also touches on signs of economic improvement and the implications for the property market moving forward.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, piggy-backing off the latest Cotality monthly chart pack focusing on first home buyers and investor activity as well as the split in value change by the different tiers of the market.They then explore the implications of last week's Monetary Policy Statement from the Reserve Bank and government plans to relax the foreign buyer ban as well as the Minister for Housing's desire to see NZ house prices fall.  Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com